Tunisia

The decline of Lotfi Abdennadher's empire

While businessman Lotfi Abdennadher is under investigation by the courts, several of his companies have been put into receivership and two others are being sold off.

Transactional diplomacy between Tunis and Washington grows stale

Tunisian employers received a visit from American business leaders. While the army remains dependent on financial support from the United States, the increase in tariffs on Tunisian products reflects increasingly strained ties.

NYU turns attention to healthcare ecosystem

A partnership has just been signed between NYU and think-tank Mediterranean Development Initiative, with a view to invest in the medical sector. The agreement looks ahead to a post-Kais Saied era.

Liquidated Banque Franco-Tunisienne struggles to sell off assets

Liquidated on the decision of President Saïed following a council of ministers in February 2022, Banque Franco-Tunisienne has been selling off its assets piece by piece. However it is proving hard work finding buyers.

Tunisian power companies pursue breakthrough in sub-Saharan Africa

Tragedel and Steg International Services have won several electrification projects, notably in Chad, CAR and Rwanda.

STB Bank loans under investigation

An investigation has been opened into loans granted by STB Bank. It is linked to loans taken out by businessmen Maher Chaâbane and Taoufik Mkacher, among others.

Tunisair's recovery plan yet to take shape

In dire straits for years, the national airline is waiting for a rescue plan that has been slow to materialise. Previous plans have followed a similar trajectory.

The army bolsters hold on Tunisian Sahara

The Ministry of Defence has taken over the Office for the Development of the South and the Sahara to assert its economic ambitions.

USAID: Development programmes interrupted by Donald Trump

The cessation of the US development agency's activities in the country signals the end for many support programs for the Tunisian government and businesses.

The New Guard
Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Tunisia

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

EthiopiaMahlet Afework, the haute couture entrepreneur who's in fashion

Central African RepublicAnge-Gabriel Patassé, government's trusted commander

TunisiaWael Chouchane wants to reconnect Tunis with the EU

Crippled Union for the Mediterranean seeks resources

The only organisation capable of uniting all the countries of the Mediterranean basin is embarking on a vast reform programme by conducting an upward reassessment of its budget.

BMICE seeks to relaunch Maghreb banking cooperation

Although the Arab Maghreb Union has become obsolete, the Maghreb Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade is trying to lay the groundwork for better integrated regional banking. But the results have been mixed.